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It’s Possible to Take Too Much of the
Same Active Ingredient
When Taking More Than One Medicine.
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Just because a drug is sold without a prescription doesn’t mean it isn't
serious medicine. Sometimes different over-the-counter or prescription
medicines contain the same active ingredient. So when you take more
than one medicine at the same time, it’s possible to take too much of the
same active ingredient.
Read the label carefully to find out exactly what
you’re taking. When in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
It’s simple. Read the label.
National Consumers League
www.nclnet.org
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov/cder
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Date created: June 10, 2004 |
